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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.10, 3,805.71 and 805.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.10, 3,805.71 and 805.71 is: 1,208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.10 : 3,805.71 = 805.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.10/3,805.71 = 805.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.10x = 3,805.71 × 805.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.10x = 3,066,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,298.60/2,537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.58

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